Ankita Raina claims doubles title at ITF Women’s Open but falls in singles semifinals

Gurugram, March 2 (IANS) India’s Ankita Raina clinched the Women’s Doubles title but fell short in the Singles semifinals of the ITF Women’s Open, Gurugram W35 on a rain-hit Saturday. The top seeds were upset in the singles draw, adding to the drama.

In the singles semifinals, top seed Dalila Jakupovic of Slovenia was defeated by Justina Mikulskyte of Lithuania in a hard-fought three-setter, while second seed Ankita Raina lost to unseeded Yeonwoo Ku from Korea. Raina then went on to win the Women’s Doubles title with partner Zhibek Kulambayeva.

Ankita struggled in the singles semifinals, losing crucial points and facing difficulties against her opponent. Despite showing resilience, she was unable to turn the tide in her favor. On the other hand, Yeonwoo Ku displayed tenacity and skill to secure a straight-set victory over Raina.

Yeonwoo’s strong performance helped her cruise to victory in the singles, setting up a final clash where she will be aiming for her third ITF Title. Meanwhile, Ankita and Kulambayeva’s partnership proved successful in the Women’s Doubles final, where they outplayed their opponents to claim the title.

The day witnessed intense matches and surprising results, adding to the excitement of the tournament. Fans eagerly await the final showdown and anticipate more thrilling tennis action in the ITF Women’s Open, Gurugram W35.

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